This is the HUGE NARS Issue, not edition, but an issue of "The Arriviste" dedicated to NARS, the iconic brand that first married quality with practicality, the game-breaking "The Mulitple," the chubby stick lipstick/blush combo or the eyeshadow/lipstick/contour/bronzer stick.

Since launching The Multiple in 1996, there have been 380 Multiples sold in the US everyday that it is now a woman's makeup must-have on her vanity table, bathroom stink, and purse. Last year, 2013, 150,000 Multiples were sold in the US. A Multiple is sold in the US, every 4 minutes.

Francois Nars' Multiple has launched a many copy-cats but his Multiples are the mainstays in the industry.

Considering Nars has always been about the modern woman on the go, the brand is looking forward with collaborating with British designer, Christopher Kane for the upcoming Spring Collection...

The
Christopher Kane for NARS Collection will launch worldwide in May 2015 with a
full color collection featuring products for eyes, lips and cheeks. Created in
conjunction with Christopher Kane, the limited edition collection will be
previewed later this afternoon at the Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2015 show
in London.

“NARS has been a
long-standing and valued partner of ours, so this collaboration was an obvious
fit,” said Christopher Kane. “NARS has the same unapologetic aesthetic that is
signature to the Christopher Kane brand and I’m excited to share what we’ve
created together.”

The
collection combines NARS’ iconic and bold beauty philosophy with Christopher’s
unexpected and innovative design aesthetic. NARS and
Christopher Kane have been collaborating on the Christopher Kane runway shows
at London Fashion Week since 2012.

Here's the newest and latest that is the "sneak peek" teaser of what the NARS for Christopher Kane-NARS' Spring/Summer 2015 Makeup Collection will look like and what are the names for a new Multiple!....

LOOK: “Skater boys
were the inspiration for this look, it’s raw, a little undone and
effortlessly cool. The models looked great when they showed up for the
casting—great skin, lots of freckles and a left over summer-vacation
look to them, so we groomed the brows and gave the cheeks a flushed,
overheated look.”

Bluntly, Nars' bare but fresh-faced look is an ideal "starter" no-makeup but skincare look for budding tweens, who want to wear makeup but need to get into the practice of good skincare first.

LEAD ARTIST: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director

LOOK: "The look for
the show features no makeup – we only applied moisturizer. With Marc we
always take it to the extreme, we’ve done bold looks in the past, but
this season we wanted to make a statement by not applying anything.

This goes back to one of the
looks that I’ve always loved – bare skin, nothing on the face, lips or
eye, just beautiful skin – I love makeup but I also love seeing women
without makeup. To me, it’s a great way to show fashion. It works so
well with the clothes and the hair. Who knows, maybe next season we will
go back to a full face of makeup. I love having the flexibility to do
this, we are not locked into applying makeup. I like the idea that what
you see is what you get.”

LOOK: "Naeem’s
inspiration this season was actress, Lauren Bacall. We liked the idea of
this classic, old Hollywood Naeem girl but a bit more 'undone'. Fresh
skin, glossy eyes and a stained lip is where we landed."

LOOK: “The Tanya
Taylor woman is always crisp, fresh and bold. She loves a surprise and
appreciates the unexpected. Her make-up mirrors that expression again
this season with classically radiant and highlighted skin combined with a
shockingly bright orange-red lip."

LOOK: “The inspiration
for the collection is the artist, Paul Gauguin. Thakoon wanted the
girls to appear as if they were coming out of water, so the beauty look
is all about the gloss on the eyelid and brushed up into the brow. Less
is more.”

Left side of Craving Dual-Intensity Blush (New for Spring 2015; for now try Copacabana Multiple)

Tome

LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry

LOOK: “The inspiration
for the collection came from two Indian artists –Rukmini Devi, a
classical dancer and Dayanita Singh, a contemporary photographer – who
represent the richness and diversity of old and new India. The look
fuses traditional elements of the Indian culture and modern makeup. The
skin is very matte, with a clean, liquid eyeliner on the top eyelid, no
mascara. Some girls will have a pale, chalky-pink lip.”

LOOK: “The inspiration
comes from Erdem’s vision of this obsessive botanist – a bit demure, a
bit Victorian – who spends most of her time in the conservatory where
she goes mad and wanders into the jungle. The look is romantic,
beautifully organic with a dewy complexion.”

‘Night Caller’ Fall 2014 Color Collection. In addition to its gorgeous
line-up of autumnal products, this dramatic color palette also features the exciting launch of new Night Series Eyeliners.

Eyes shine in amethyst and quartz shadows while
intense black liners flecked with rich purple, gold, and green pearl
provide intriguing depth. Lips smolder in warm reds
and cheeks are softened with a wash of glistening pink. The Night
Series eyeliners glide on smooth with ultra-saturated color in a single
swipe while luminous micro-pearls set in jet black color light up the
night.

Charlotte Rampling as the face of Audacious Lipstick Collection

Right now, this September, thirty shades in this collection launched at NARS boutiques and
www.narscosmetics.com. The additional ten retailer-exclusive shades will be available at Barneys New York beginning September 1.

NARS
Founder and Creative Director François Nars launched his namesake brand
with a collection of 12 unforgettable lipsticks. Now, in celebration of
its 20th Anniversary,
NARS pays tribute to its beginnings with the launch of The Audacious
Lipstick Collection: lipsticks so shamelessly seductive in touch and
texture, the sensation is absolutely audacious. The innovative,
pigment-rich formula delivers an intense, full-coverage
finish in a single stroke, while nutrient rich ingredients are known to
smooth, moisturize and volumize. This 40-shade collection features a
full range of provocative hues from neutral nudes to striking reds and
bold pinks. Housed in a modern, matte-black
metallic case with a magnetic closure, the specially designed sculpted
bullet is embossed with the NARS logo.

Founder and Creative Director François Nars chose renowned actress Charlotte Rampling as
the face of the Audacious Lipstick Collection.
Celebrated for her work in films like “Farewell, My Lovely,” “Angel
Heart,” “Stardust Memories,” and “The Verdict,” Charlotte’s bold
choices and independent spirit have produced fascinating characters
with indelible impact. For François, Charlotte’s individuality, daring
style and natural elegance—on and off camera—captured the very essence
of the Audacious Lipstick Collection.

NARS
Founder and Creative Director François Nars launched his namesake brand
with a collection of 12 unforgettable lipsticks. Now, in celebration of
its 20th Anniversary,
NARS pays tribute to its beginnings with the launch of The Audacious
Lipstick Collection: lipsticks so shamelessly seductive in touch and
texture, the sensation is absolutely audacious. The innovative,
pigment-rich formula delivers an intense, full-coverage
finish in a single stroke, while nutrient rich ingredients are known to
smooth, moisturize and volumize. This 40-shade collection features a
full range of provocative hues from neutral nudes to striking reds and
bold pinks. Housed in a modern, matte-black
metallic case with a magnetic closure, the specially designed sculpted
bullet is embossed with the NARS logo.

Thirty shades in this collection launch on September 1 at NARS boutiques and
www.narscosmetics.com. The additional ten retailer-exclusive shades will become available at Barneys New York beginning September 1.

Founder and Creative Director François Nars chose renowned actress Charlotte Rampling as
the face of the Audacious Lipstick Collection.
Celebrated for her work in films like “Farewell, My Lovely,” “Angel
Heart,” “Stardust Memories,” and “The Verdict,” Charlotte’s bold
choices and independent spirit have produced fascinating characters
with indelible impact. For François, Charlotte’s individuality, daring
style and natural elegance—on and off camera—captured the very essence
of the Audacious Lipstick Collection.

The NARS Vault, a finely
curated, limited edition set of 10 lipsticks and 10 nail polishes
packaged in an exquisite keepsake
box with a large mirror etched with a quote from François Nars. The
collection features a full range of shades from neutral nudes to
striking reds for lips and nails.

And God Created Woman Eye Palette

http://www.sephora.com/and-god-created-woman-part-2-P387958

As an additional part of
Fall 2014 Gifting, NARS debuts a limited-edition palette of six
shimmering shadows for captivating,
compelling eyes, this sleek set also includes a travel sized
Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base and travel size Wide Contour Brush #43. Named
for “Et Dieu… créa la femme,” the classic 1956 French film that made
Brigitte Bardot an overnight sensation, the ‘And God
Created The Woman’ six-well palette helps beauty lovers achieve the
look of the season with a must-have neutral shade range based on
top-selling browns and taupes.

What it does:Sweep on captivating eye looks with this
kit’s six full-bodied, neutral eye shades in a limited-edition palette
of shimmering and matte shadows. It features a Pro-Prime Smudge Proof
Eye Shadow Base that keeps cream and powder eye color looking fresh, and
the newly designed, Wide Contour Eye Shadow Brush that allows for easy
application.

ALL EYES ON YOUThe NARSissist’s most-coveted everyday essentials for eyes. Ready to wear—anytime, every place.

Eyeshadow: Madrague I, Bali, Mekong

Wide Contour Eyeshadow Travel Brush #43

Via Veneto Mini Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

413 BLKR Larger Than Life® Long-Wear Eyeliner

Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner takes liner to the next level.
Rich, creamy color that glides on smoothly with a completely budgeproof
finish. Incomparable 12-hour wear with no smearing and no caking. Deeply
dramatic shades named for the most iconic streets in the world.

NARSskin Restorative Night
Treatment helps replenish dull, dry skin for a smoother, renewed and
revitalized complexion by morning. This
innovative formula transforms from a gel to a lightweight oil,
seamlessly melting into the skin. Advanced Gel Matrix Technology creates
a veil that locks in moisture, recharging skin at rest and helping it
awaken to a nourished, softer, more luminous appearance
with a 146% boost in hydration.

Mie, Mizubake, & Kudoki Kabuki Brush

NARS Cosmetics expands its
exquisite Kabuki Brush Collection with three new brushes for face,
cheeks and eyes. Rich in Japanese tradition and culture, the Mie,
Mizubake and Kudoki Kabuki brushes
are designed to provide precise, flawless makeup application. Inspired
by traditional Japanese beauty rituals from Geiko and Kabuki Theater,
the NARS Kabuki Brushes meld heritage with modernity, in both concept
and function. Finding their place in modern makeup,
the unique design of each Kabuki Brush encourages multi-functional use,
making each a versatile tool in everyday makeup application.

The NARS 20th
Anniversary exhibition, held at Maccarone Gallery in the West Village,
was curated by design firm Baron & Baron and features highlights
from the past two decades
including iconic NARS campaigns and selects from published volumes of
Francois Nars’ work. Each image evokes the power of transformation,
bringing the viewer face-to-face with every dimension of his creative
vision.

“This is an
amazing milestone to celebrate, I feel like it was just yesterday that I
started NARS, but I think we are in a very good place–constantly
improving and growing by the
day. I’m excited to see what the next 20 years will bring” said
François Nars.

Beauty Inspiration: “I
wanted this look to be very glamorous but not too traditional which is
why we opted for a bright lip; it's the first time we've gone bold for
the red carpet!. To keep the look fresh and modern I decided to forego
eyeliner and instead create a wash of metallic on the eyes.”

Beauty Inspiration:
"This is timeless beauty and reflects the way women of the 1950's used
small details in their application for spectacular enhancement of their
features. We opted for a reddish-orange lip and created the tiniest
flick of eyeliner for subtle definition."

Beauty Inspiration: After
looking at her dress, we decided that the focus should be her eyes. We
imagined this dark and smokey bronzed look with a lot of mascara.
Glowing cheeks and a nude lip really helped to intensify the dramatic
effect.

Beauty Inspiration: “This
look is very classic but very glamorous. We wanted to nod to Charles
James’ aesthetic by creating a look reminiscent of vintage Hollywood but
modernize it with a muted red lip.”

LOOK: “The collection
this season is about transcendence- moving from the earthly realm into
the light. We wanted the makeup to reflect a sense of purity and
illumination, so we focused on gleaming, luminous skin and a metallic
blue liner on the inside of the eye to light the eyes from within.”

LOOK: "The makeup look
was really inspired by the collection, which is very "matte." There's
nothing too silky and I wanted that to translate to the makeup. The
models look like mannequins. The eyelid is a pale neutral grey and we
made it look bigger by foregoing mascara. The lips have a touch of
frosted metallic silver. We used a lot of powder for a matte, porcelain
finish."

LOOK: "The inspiration
for the collection was early cabaret and burlesque, so I wanted to
reference Weimar Berlin without being too literal. The deep red lip is
balanced with a gilded eye, defined brows and full lashes. The luminous
skin and dewy texture add to the decadence of the look.”

LOOK: “This season,
eyes were brought to the forefront and given a modern, graphic edge by
lining them in jet black with an unexpected break in the middle on the
lower lash line. Skin is super-clean and fresh with a touch of pale pink
on the lips and cheeks.”